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Robert Frost : Poetry for young people / edited by Gary D. Schmidt ; illustrated by Henri Sorensen.

Frost, Robert, 1874-1963 (author). Schmidt, Gary D.,: (editor.). Sorensen, Henri,: (illustrator.).

Summary:

A collection of poems about the four seasons by one of best-known American poets. "In an attractive large-size volume...25 poems to introduce Robert Frost to young people. The selections are arranged by the seasons, and Sorensen's handsome watercolor illustrations capture the feel of the New England landscape without in any way trying to provide literal images for the poetry. There's an excellent biographical essay, and at the bottom of each page, Schmidt provides a brief note on some of the possible ways to read the lines. These nature poems show that poetry holds feelings and ideas that everyone can understand."

Record details

ISBN: 0806906332
ISBN: 9780806906331
ISBN: 9781402743269
ISBN: 1402743262
Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Edition: A Magnolia eds. bk.
Publisher: New York : Sterling, c1994.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : Robert Frost : a New England life -- Poems of summer. The pasture ; Rose pogonias ; The tuft of flowers ; An encounter ; Ghost house ; A girl's garden ; The vantage point ; Hyla Brook -- Poems of autumn. The last word of a bluebird ; The road not taken ; In hardwood groves ; October ; The cow in apple time ; A late walk ; After apple-picking ; Going for water ; Out, out -- Poems for winter. Now close the windows ; Wind and window flower ; A patch of old snow ; Good hours ; The wood-pile ; Storm fear -- Poems of spring. A prayer in spring ; A time to walk ; To the thawing wind ; Pea brush ; Birches ; Mending wall.